How To Fix UPC_FW018 - You may not specify selection conditions for characteristic &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC_FW - Messages for Planning Framework, Areas, Levels and Packages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You may not specify selection conditions for characteristic &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

Selection conditions for characteristic &V1& (&V2&) are stored in the
current planning package and in the planning level. The selection for a
characteristic must be determined in either the planning package or the
planning level.

How to fix this error?

If you change the planning package, the system automatically deletes
the selection stored in the planning package for the characteristic.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW018 - You may not specify selection conditions for characteristic &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW018 indicates that there is an issue with the selection conditions specified for a characteristic in a planning scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to set up or execute a planning function or a planning view.
  Cause:
  The error message UPC_FW018 occurs when:
  
  You are trying to apply selection conditions to a characteristic that does not support them. Certain characteristics in SAP planning scenarios are not designed to have selection conditions applied.
  The characteristic in question may be a key figure or a characteristic that is not meant to be filtered in the way you are attempting.
  There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the data model where the characteristic is being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPC_FW018 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Characteristic: Check the characteristic mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is appropriate to apply selection conditions to it. Refer to the documentation or data model to confirm its intended use.
  
  
  Modify Selection Conditions: If the characteristic does not support selection conditions, remove any filters or conditions that you have applied to it in your planning function or view.
  
  
  Check Planning Function Configuration: If you are using a planning function, review its configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the characteristics used are compatible with the selection conditions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their capabilities within the context of your planning scenario.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning function or view again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Seek Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and use case.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in planning functions are adequately trained on the characteristics and their configurations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPC_FW018 error and implement a suitable solution.